So it isn't new news that the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling had awarded the no-deal Brexit ferry contract worth £13.8m to a company that not only does not own any ferries...
Blog: Advice and news relating to business contracts, terms and conditions and changes in the law
The Santa Clause – Is it a legally binding contract?
My favourite Christmas film has got to be ‘The Santa Clause’ starring Tim Allen. Tim Allen plays a father called Scott Calvin who by going outside of his house startles Santa and...
Understanding the “14 day cooling off period” when purchasing goods
As part of my Business Law masters, one of the modules this year has been ‘Consumer Law.’ Whilst this area is huge, it is also an area that affects every single one of us...
Do we need a shareholder agreement?
When setting up a business, business owners do not usually think about what could go wrong within that business. At the beginning of any start-up, everyone involved will have...
How to ensure you always get paid … and on time.
When in business the ultimate aim is to make money right? You expect to be paid for your labour, product or service. So what can you do to ensure you are always paid and also on...
Cancelling Credit Agreements
As consumers we are protected by the law more so than if we were to enter into agreements as a business but it is still important to read and be clear about what you are buying,...
Do you offer ‘retreats’ or ‘overnight’ stays to customers as one of your services??
I wrote an article back in July which mentioned the new travel regulations that were coming into force. At the time, I didn't realise exactly how many businesses would be...
What makes a good B2B contract?
I find it quite interesting that when I asked the question "do you read terms and conditions", the general answer was no. When I asked the question "would you sign a business to...
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
Last month I submitted an assignment for my Business Law masters. The question related to unfair terms, exclusion clauses in consumer contracts and the developments of the law in...
Where did it go wrong for Carillion?
The current affairs of Carillion has brought doubt into the many minds of those in the construction industry. "Whats going to happen? Are we going to get paid? How can we prevent...
How to write Terms and Conditions
Why are Terms and Conditions so important? Terms and Conditions are words we hear daily. If we sign up to a gym membership, buy a car or even enter a competition we have to...
Intention to Create Legal Relations and Consideration
Intention to create legal relations Intention to create legal relations is one of the necessary elements in the formation of a contract. Alongside Offer and Acceptance and also...